In 1923, Templehof became a household name when Berlin's Tempelhof Airport opened, becoming one of the first commercial airports in the entire world. That airport is now closed, and it has been turned into a fascinating new playground in Berlin, where you can roller skate down the old runways. Located in the south central part of Berlin, this district makes up a central and exciting place to stay. A Tempelhof hotel in Berlin puts you right in the heart of a historic and fascinating part of this enchanting city. The region was originally settled by the famous Knights Templar when they were expelled from the Holy Land. Today, their medieval settlements make up a series of parks and moats and deer parks, a beautiful place to spend a day in the city. Visitors and locals love spending time in the lovely Bosepark, Franckepark, Kleiner Park, as well as the lovely deer park in Krumme Pfuhl. A Berlin hotel in Tempelhof also puts you right near the Tempelhof Park, which is the city's first effort to reclaim the expanse of land that was once a showpiece for the world.